Tag: Law

"We have a duty to show that democracy works through a discourse that's exciting and admirable." (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Justice Kennedy wants more ‘inspiring’ public discourse

Ryan Lovelace · February 15, 2017 6:42 pm

More than 100 liberal groups signed a letter to congressional leaders urging opposition to Supreme Court Justice nominee Neil Gorsuch. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Liberal groups urge Congress to oppose Gorsuch

Ryan Lovelace · February 15, 2017 5:31 pm

The agency confirmed that it is no longer going to reject tax forms that don't have the box checked to attest the taxpayer has health insurance. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)

IRS rolls back tighter enforcement of Obamacare mandate

Robert King · February 15, 2017 5:00 pm

Senate votes to roll back Obama rule on gun access

Pete Kasperowicz · February 15, 2017 3:56 pm

As Republican lawmakers, Speaker Paul Ryan and Secretary of Heath and Human Services Tom Price, promise to repeal and replace Obamacare, staffers have spent hours responding to calls and emails from constituents worried about losing coverage or benefits. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

GOP congressional offices flooded with Obamacare calls, emails

Paige Winfield Cunningham · February 15, 2017 5:01 am

Groups don't know how Supreme Court Justice nominee Neil Gorsuch would rule on abortion and gun rights. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Conservatives take a leap of faith on Gorsuch

Ryan Lovelace · February 15, 2017 5:01 am

A 23-year-old Washington resident was arrested last Friday despite not having a criminal record. (Charles Reed/U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement via AP)

ICE calls controversial detainee ‘self-admitted gang member’

Anna Giaritelli · February 15, 2017 12:32 am

Prosecutors say Enrique Marquez Jr. had planned terrorist attacks on a freeway and city college. (Bill Robles via AP, File)

Man pleads guilty to role in San Bernardino terrorist attack

Daniel Chaitin · February 15, 2017 12:06 am

Former solicitors general serving under Democratic and Republican presidents penned a letter of support for Judge Neil Gorsuch's Supreme Court nomination. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

39 former Gorsuch clerks write letter supporting confirmation

Ryan Lovelace · February 14, 2017 10:22 pm

Trump ran on a platform of immigration enforcement, and specifically targeting criminal aliens. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Beltway Confidential

Trump’s first immigration raids hint at what can and can’t be done through enforcement

David Freddoso · February 14, 2017 8:58 pm

Federal court will hold a hearing Thursday about a two-year-old request to release Scott Pruitt's emails. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Energy and Environment

Democrats use emergency court action to slow Pruitt confirmation

John Siciliano · February 14, 2017 6:39 pm

A three-judge panel in the North Carolina Supreme Court has lifted the stay on the confirmation process of state Cabinet nominees. (iStock by Getty Images)

Beltway Confidential

North Carolina Republicans get a small win in court

David Freddoso · February 14, 2017 6:28 pm